Monsignor Clement Kern Papers

Posted October 21st, 2011 by drice
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Accession Number: 
LP001013
Extent: 
.5 linear feet (1 MB)

Monsignor Clement Kern was a Roman Catholic Priest at Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit, MI for 34 years. Under his leadership, Holy Trinity became a major center for Latino American residents of southwest Detroit. Kern became active in the migratory labor arena and helped with the Michigan Committee to Aid Farm Workers.

Monsignor Kern’s records document the struggle of Detroit area migrant workers and their fight for compensation for their work. The collection also explores his involvement in organizations to further the equality of minorities.

Date: 
1945-1969, bulk 1945-1950
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